For Immediate Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

32nd Annual TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival adds Marquee Series at Orpheum Theatre artists THIEVERY CORPORATION and AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS AND THE VSO; Vogue Theatre Series artists BOKANTÉ (with BANDA MAGDA); and a new Kay Meek Centre Series with KENNY BARRON (a night of solo piano) and the TIERNEY SUTTON BAND: THE STING VARIATIONS Tickets on sale NOW for Marquee Series at Orpheum Theatre artists and Vogue Theatre Series artists at www.coastaljazz.ticketfly.com or call 1. 888.732.1682. Tickets for Kay Meek Centre Series artists Kenny Barron (a night of solo piano) and Tierney Sutton Band: The Sting Variations at www.kaymeekcentre.com or call 604.981.6335. Tickets for Branford Marsalis & the VSO at vancouversymphony.ca or call 604.876.3434. The Jazz Festival is pleased to announce a new series at Kay Meek Centre in West Vancouver. The series featuring two concerts with Kenny Barron (a night of solo piano) and the Tierney Sutton Band: The Sting Variations will further enhance the Festival’s already strong presence on the North Shore. In addition, two concerts with Thievery Corporation and An Evening with Branford Marsalis and the VSO have been added to the Marquee Series while a concert with Bokanté (with Banda Magda) has been added to the Vogue Theatre Series. Performance Works Series and new Imperial Series artists to be announced soon. Two Concert Presentations Added to Marquee Series at Orpheum Theatre

AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS AND THE VSO June 28 Orpheum Theatre at 8:00pm $62-$86 All In NEA Jazz Master, renowned GRAMMY Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. Leader of one of the finest jazz quartets today, and a frequent soloist with classical ensembles, Branford has become increasingly sought after as a featured soloist with such acclaimed orchestras as the Chicago, Detroit, Düsseldorf, and North Carolina Symphonies and the Boston Pops, with a growing repertoire that includes compositions by Debussy, Glazunov, Mahler, Milhaud, and Vaughn Williams along with select jazz pieces. Making his first appearance with the New York Philharmonic in 2010, Marsalis demonstrated his versatility and prowess, bringing “a gracious poise and supple tone… and an insouciant swagger” (New York Times) to the repertoire. Whatever the musical context, Branford Marsalis embodies a commitment to musical excellence. Branford performs the first half with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and in the second half is joined by his long-time quartet pianist Joey Calderazzo. Presented in partnership with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra www.vancouversymphony.ca THIEVERY CORPORATION June 29 Orpheum Theatre at 8:00 pm $95-$110 All In Rob Garza and Eric Hilton, aka Thievery Corporation, have thrived for 20 years without a radio hit, a big budget video, or major label backing. Regardless, TC has managed to do high-profile TV appearances, sell millions of albums, and continue to expand the fan base worldwide. They’ve collaborated with such luminaries as David Byrne, The Flaming Lips, Femi Kuti, and Bebel Gilberto. Since 1996, Garza and Hilton have virtually defined an entire sub-genre of electronic music. And now, they’re ready to embark on yet another journey with the release of their new album, The Temple of I & I. This monster mash aggregate will put you in the groove. -1-

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Two Concert Presentations at Kay Meek Centre

KENNY BARRON a night of solo piano June 25 Kay Meek Centre at 7:30pm $40 All In Called “the most lyrical piano player of our time” by Jazz Weekly, Kenny Barron cut his teeth in the 1960s with Dizzy Gillespie’s band, and went on to work with Yusef Lateef, Stan Getz, Charlie Haden, John Scofield, and other masters of jazz. The nine-time GRAMMY nominee and American Jazz Hall of Fame member is not just an astute interpreter of works by Monk, Ellington, Charlie Parker, and more: Barron’s excellent original compositions showcase his wide-ranging ideas as much as his elegant, virtuosic playing. With “impeccable technique and lyrical taste, [Barron] is an influential master of post-bop jazz” (All Music).

TIERNEY SUTTON BAND: THE STING VARIATIONS June 27 Kay Meek Centre at 7:30pm $40 All In Superb song-stylist Tierney Sutton has received seven consecutive GRAMMY nominations for “Best Vocal Jazz Album”—a nomination for every project she’s released in the past decade! The New York Times states, “Ms. Sutton is a pure jazz spirit who respects a song. Even when going out on an improvisatory limb, she never lets its essence slip away.” Having recently garnered critical and popular acclaim with re- imaginings of Joni Mitchell’s Blue, the Tierney Sutton Band now turns its considerable talents to the diverse contemporary jazz-inflected pop repertoire of former Police front man, Sting. With Christian Jacobpiano , Trey Henry bass, Ray Brinker drums.

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Added to Vogue Theatre Series

BOKANTÉ feat. Michael League and Malika Tirolien (with Banda Magda) June 27 The Vogue Theatre at 8:00pm $50/$45 All In Newly formed Bokanté is the brainchild of Snarky Puppy founder Michael League. Trading in his bass for baritone guitar in this group, League brings together eight musicians from four continents to create a diverse ensemble rich in groove, melody and soul. The band’s debut album, Strange Circles (GroundUP Music), combines West African music, Zeppelin-esque blues, and Caribbean kaladja with singing in Creole and French. With Snarky Puppy guitarists Chris McQueen and Bob Lanzetti, lap/pedal steel guitarist Roosevelt Collier (Karl Denson), percussionists Jamey Haddad (Paul Simon, Sting), André Ferrari (Väsen) and Keita Ogawa (Yo-Yo Ma), and vocalist Malika Tirolien.

BANDA MAGDA (with Bokanté feat. Michael League and Malika Tirolien) June 27 The Vogue Theatre at 8:00pm $50/$45 All In Greek-born singer/accordionist Magda Giannikou is a musical chameleon who breezes through everything from French-Brazilian hybrids to collaborations with the Kronos Quartet and Snarky Puppy, Greek folk tunes, and Columbian cumbia. Magda’s special performance will include Snarky Puppy’s Michael League bass, Keita Ogawa percussion, and Chris McQueen guitar.

Tickets may be purchased at www.coastaljazz.ticketfly.com or by calling 1. 888. 732.1682. Full details at www.coastaljazz.ca -30-

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